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Outage in Stripe

Elevated Bancontact errors

Resolved Minor
August 16, 2026 - Started 4 days ago - Lasted about 8 hours
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Incident Report

Summary AI Generated

Stripe experienced elevated processing errors on Bancontact payments from 21:00 on August 16 to 01:50 on August 17 UTC (approximately 5 hours), caused by an issue external to Stripe's infrastructure. The incident affected the acquirers and payment methods component, resulting in failed or degraded Bancontact transactions. The issue was fully resolved by 01:50 UTC on August 17.

We're currently investigating elevated errors on Bancontact payments. We'll post an update soon.

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RESOLVED 4 days ago - at 08/17/2026 06:29AM

From 21:00 on Aug 16 to 01:50 on Aug 17 UTC, some Bancontact payments experienced elevated processing errors. This issue has now been resolved.

INVESTIGATING 4 days ago - at 08/16/2026 11:05PM

We continue seeing elevated errors on Bancontact payments. We've identified the cause as external to the Stripe infrastructure. We will continue to monitor and will post an update as soon as possible.

INVESTIGATING 4 days ago - at 08/16/2026 10:39PM

We're currently investigating elevated errors on Bancontact payments. We'll post an update soon.

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